A band of persistent and heavy rain accompanied by strong winds is expected to affect Cumbria during Saturday and into Sunday before clearing eastwards . The rain will strengthen and weaken in its intensity over this period and combined with strong winds and falling leaves there is likely to be some localised surface water flooding.

As river levels are currently running at average levels for this time of year, we currently forecast some rise with only Flood Alert thresholds possibly being met. This means flooding to low lying land and roads is possible.We do not forecast at this time any Flood Warning thresholds being met meaning we do not expect any flooding to property.